* In this program, 3 credits from the major may also satisfy General Education requirements.

To earn your Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management at Ashford, you must complete 120 credits. You will need to complete 30 upper-division credits, of which 18 credits must be from the major program. A total of 30 credits must be completed at Ashford University to meet the residency requirement. You may be able to transfer up to 90 approved credits from community colleges, other previous college coursework, or other life experiences such as military service or job training toward your degree.

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management degree by itself does not provide licensure or certification in any state, regardless of concentration or specialization. Students seeking licensure or certification in a particular profession are strongly encouraged to carefully research the requirements prior to enrollment. Requirements may vary by state. Ashford University does not guarantee that any professional organization will accept a graduate's application to sit for any exam for the purpose of professional certification.

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What you will learn

This degree program demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of the human resources function within modern, complex organizations. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management, you will be able to:

Evaluate internal and external organizational environments and the impact of their interrelationships on human-resource functions

Analyze the process of job analysis, staffing, appraisal and compensation, training, career planning, and organizational development

Analyze the ethical, legal, and safety challenges faced in the workplace

BA in Human Resources Management

Learn more about the BA in Human Resources Management program. In this video, Dr. Lora Reed, Chair of the BA in Human Resources Management program, talks about the program curriculum and details the many career options that graduates could explore.

Careers in Human Resources Management

The many career opportunities you might pursue include: Human Resources Manager, Compensation Specialist, Benefits Administrator, and Training Manager. Take a look at your potential career options.

Specializations in Human Resources Management

You may choose to delve into other areas of human resources management when you add a specialization to your Human Resources Management degree program. A specialization consists of four (4), three (3) credit courses. The Human Resources Management degree offers a specialization in Entrepreneurship.

Your Courses in Human Resources Management

In this curriculum, you will learn about the business, ethical, legal, and social factors that shape today's workplace. Your courses cover a variety of subjects from recruitment and training to labor laws, compensation, and benefits. You can also add a specialization to your degree to provide further focus to your studies.

About Ashford

Nondiscrimination

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